Caesar Shrimp Cocktails
🍤 Caesar Shrimp Cocktails
Classic Shrimp Cocktail with a Caesar Twist
Caesar Shrimp Cocktails are a refreshing and elegant appetizer featuring plump shrimp served with a zesty Caesar dressing. Perfect for parties, festive dinners, or as a light starter.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 16 large cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp croutons, crushed (optional)
- For Caesar Dressing:
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: parsley or lemon wedges
👩🍳 How to Make Caesar Shrimp Cocktails
- Prepare Caesar dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In serving glasses or bowls, layer chopped romaine lettuce.
- Arrange shrimp around the rim of the glass or on top of lettuce.
- Drizzle Caesar dressing over the shrimp and lettuce.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, and crushed croutons if using.
- Garnish with parsley or lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
😋 Flavor Profile
🍤 Juicy, tender shrimp
🥗 Crisp romaine lettuce
🧄 Savory Caesar dressing with garlic & Parmesan
🍋 Bright lemony freshness
🌰 Optional Yumino Crunch Upgrade
For an extra crunch, top your shrimp cocktail with
Smoked Jumbo Almonds from Yumino
or chopped roasted nuts. It adds a smoky, nutty layer without overpowering the classic Caesar flavor.